In F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, God is the one who does not interfere with what people do on Earth. He cares for them, even if they have done something wrong, he doesn't try to change them or their morals. He is described as a “watcher” (Fitzgerald 167). He watches people cause their own destruction but does nothing about it. The role of God and religion in Gatsby is evident in the lack of religion among the upper/lower class, its effect on mortality, and the symbolism of God. In upper/lower class characters, such as Jay Gatsby and Tom and Daisy Buchanan, there is and there is no mention of religious affiliation. Unlike many churches and their members, their total disregard of Prohibition laws shows that they did not support them. They are self-centered, excessive drinkers, and lie to get what they want. These are all characteristics that most religions do not support. At the beginning of the novel, religion is blamed for Tom and Myrtle's infidelity, saying that "Daisy is Catholic and they don't believe in divorce" (Fitzgerald 38). Although Nick disputes, thinking Daisy was ...